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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was launched 5 months before the TF1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DV150F matches up against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony TF1

 DV150F TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung DV150F

 TF1 DV150F 

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony TF1

 DV150F TF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F provides physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Samsung DV150F versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DV150F against the TF1.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and TF1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony TF1
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
weather proof
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony TF1
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony TF1
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $266